Quick Tour Of The Book

Modernism and Rationality
A profound perspective on the causes of the problems of modern times, predicted
and described as the "dark age" (Kali Yuga). A vivid and critical
look at our times where technological development lacking the knowledge of
the roots of our Being has lead to a deep and desperate quest for the absolute
truth in our hearts and minds. The limits of mere rationality can lead to
disastrous conclusions and theories which are justified by the ego instead
of being enlightened
by the Spirit. Their effects can be seen in arts, social trends, and in all
the manifestations of our society.

Choices
The root of consumerism can be found in the traps of choices and fashions
set by entrepreneurs for the modern minds. This chapter exposes the subtle
causes
of materialism and its implications on family life, and how a realized
soul (person who has achieved Self Realization) can go beyond them.

Democracy
Communism is dead. Nazism is no more. Why have the modern democracies become
'demonocracies' ? Money orientation vs. power orientation. Where can the
question "what's
wrong?" lead. Real freedom is not abandonment to one's habits and instincts,
but the freedom to enjoy one's Spirit which becomes a reality after Self
Realization.

Racialism
A fresh look at this widespread conditioning of our society, and how it
can be replaced by a culture of true integration, coming from the heart,
in the
light of one's Spirit.

The Culture in the West
"
Culture shows the social heights in serenity, wisdom and morality".
Culture directs social trends. The culture of vulgarity justified by sheer
rationality
is contrasted with the subtle culture of innocence which expresses the
beauty and purity of the Spirit.

Religions
All religions were started in a pure form by great prophets and incarnations,
but due to the people "in charge", deviated over time from the absolute
Truth into ritualism and fundamentalism. Their common essence and integration
can be found - not mentally, but by experiencing the connection with one's
Spirit (Self Realization) which is beyond the mind. "The prayer said without
connection (Yoga) with God is like a telephone without connection".
The true religion is within. It can be awakened and manifested in our lives
through the process of Self Realization. "With Sahaja Yoga, the innate
universal religion of Divine Love is enlightened within and the seeker
becomes spontaneously truly religious, righteous, moral, peaceful, compassionate
and a powerful, enlightened personality.

Peace
A humorous look at human ego and its stunning manifestations in our modern
times, and how on the subtle side it ends up destroying our peace within.
Peace cannot be achieved through lectures or political changes, but has
to be established in the individual, and Sahaja Yoga makes this possible
through
Kundalini awakening. "The human mind is always bombarded with thoughts.
It builds the ego and reacts with it. [...] These thoughts come from the
past or from the future, but reality is in the present where we achieve peace." Self
Realization leads to collective consciousness which is not a concept, but
a higher state of awareness in which one becomes part of the whole and acts
spontaneously to help others. "A new race of these peaceful warriors
is already created. The only thing I hope is that it expands to such an
extent that many people become peaceful and emit pece through their personality
and saintly work."

World Peace
All wars have caused a reversal of our value system, which is reflected in
our family life. "It is not an investment in armaments which will secure
a truly peaceful future. It is the investment in our children which will
yield invaluable dividends in the shape of a peaceful and moral society in
the near
future."
A sweet but profound look at raising our children in a loving, disciplined
and spiritual way, developing all the beautiful qualities which are built-in
within them. How to avoid their exposure to cultural agressions that play
on their curiosity and attack their innocence. How to build a culture of
universal
spirituality for our children, preventing them from falling into the terrible
problems caused by religious fundamentalism.

Evolution
A breathtaking view of the evolution of life that lead in an accelerated
spiral to the human stage, paralelled by the evolution of awareness.
Seeking the
truth is part of this living process, and Self Realization is the next
step in human evolution. The opening of the Sahasrara (seventh center)
at the
cosmic level in 1970 and the birth of Sahaja Yoga.

Message of Meta Science
Limits of science and the message of Sahaja Yoga which is the meta
science of our modern times, bridging the gap between science and spirituality.
A scientific exposition of the evolution of matter and awareness to the human
level and beyond.

The Subtle System
A description of the three channels of energy and seven chakras and the
role they play in our being and life, as well as the transformation
that takes place through the awakening of the Kundalini.